Compare the listed model data for Qwen3 VL 8B by Qwen and Gemma 3 27B by Google. Benchmark and pricing records are not a controlled test and may change.
Data last updated: 2026-10-16. Verify current model details with each provider.
What the listed data says
Qwen3 VL 8B: 128K tokens; Gemma 3 27B: 128K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal. Qwen3 VL 8B is listed for vision, multimodal input; Gemma 3 27B is listed for coding, vision, multimodal input, long-context tasks. Shared catalog benchmark entries: DocVQA: Qwen3 VL 8B 95.5%; Gemma 3 27B 85.6%. These records are reference data, not a controlled head-to-head test; verify current pricing and specifications with each provider.
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The listed context windows are 128K tokens and 128K tokens; the larger is 1× the smaller.
On shared numeric benchmark entries, DocVQA: Qwen3 VL 8B − Gemma 3 27B = +9.9 percentage points (95.5% vs 85.6%).
The first listed parameter quantities are 8B and 27B; the larger quantity is 3.38× the smaller. Total and active MoE parameters are not directly equivalent.
A release-date gap cannot be calculated from the catalog values (Qwen3 VL 8B: 2025; Gemma 3 27B: March 2025).
Cost example: 1M input and 1M output tokens
A cost example for 1M input plus 1M output tokens cannot be calculated reliably because separate numeric input and output rates are not listed for both models.
Choose Qwen3 VL 8B if…
Choose Qwen3 VL 8B when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as Document AI at deployable scale, Visual QA and chart understanding, Qwen3 generation visual understanding at 8B scale, Strong OCR and document analysis.
Choose Gemma 3 27B if…
Choose Gemma 3 27B when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as Multimodal enterprise apps at deployable scale, Visual document analysis: receipts, invoices, charts, Multilingual applications, Google's open multimodal model at accessible 27B scale.
Catalog specifications for Qwen3 VL 8B and Gemma 3 27B
Specification
Qwen3 VL 8B
Gemma 3 27B
Provider
Qwen
Google
Parameters
8B
27B
Context window
128K tokens
128K tokens
Maximum output
Not listed
Not listed
Catalog pricing
Apache 2.0 — free
Gemma Terms — free
Listed input/output cost per 1M tokens
input $0.1, output $0.3 per 1M tokens
Separate numeric input/output rates not listed
License
Apache 2.0
Gemma Terms of Use
Coding support
Not listed
Listed
Reasoning support
Not listed
Not listed
Vision input
Listed
Listed
Multimodal
Listed
Listed
Open weights
Yes
Yes
Benchmark: DocVQA
95.5%
85.6%
Figures are transcribed from LITHOVEX model records. Benchmark versions and evaluation setups may differ; pricing and specifications can change. Check each provider's current documentation before making a decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is different between Qwen3 VL 8B and Gemma 3 27B?
Qwen3 VL 8B: 128K tokens; Gemma 3 27B: 128K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal. Qwen3 VL 8B is listed for vision, multimodal input; Gemma 3 27B is listed for coding, vision, multimodal input, long-context tasks. Shared catalog benchmark entries: DocVQA: Qwen3 VL 8B 95.5%; Gemma 3 27B 85.6%. These records are reference data, not a controlled head-to-head test; verify current pricing and specifications with each provider.
What benchmark values are listed for Qwen3 VL 8B and Gemma 3 27B?
DocVQA: Qwen3 VL 8B 95.5%; Gemma 3 27B 85.6%. The catalog values may use different versions and evaluation setups, so they are reference points rather than a controlled head-to-head result.
Which model has the larger listed context window?
Qwen3 VL 8B: 128K tokens; Gemma 3 27B: 128K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal.
What are the listed costs per million tokens for Qwen3 VL 8B and Gemma 3 27B?
Qwen3 VL 8B: input $0.1, output $0.3 per 1M tokens (Apache 2.0 — free). Gemma 3 27B: Separate numeric input/output rates not listed (Gemma Terms — free). Where separate numeric input and output rates are available, the worked example uses 1M input plus 1M output tokens. Confirm current terms with each provider.
How far apart are the listed release dates for Qwen3 VL 8B and Gemma 3 27B?
The catalog lists Qwen3 VL 8B as 2025 and Gemma 3 27B as March 2025; a release-date gap cannot be calculated from both records.
When was the comparison data last updated?
The model catalog records 2026-10-16 as its data update date. Provider specifications and prices may have changed since then.
How should I choose between Qwen3 VL 8B and Gemma 3 27B?
Compare the listed specifications and capabilities, review the benchmark notes, then test both with the same representative prompt for your task. This page does not claim a universal winner.